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Hafnarfjörður

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Helgafell loop from Ástjörn

Mountain biking trails

Hafnarfjörður

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Helgafell loop from Ástjörn

Moderate

5.0

(3)

22

riders

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Helgafell loop from Ástjörn

02:12

27.4km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 395 m for 168 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.92 km

Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

leave insects alone

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2

3.20 km

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled in the picturesque town of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, lies the tranquil Hvaleyrarvatn, a serene lake that enchants visitors with its pristine beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, this …

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3

8.18 km

Helgafell

Highlight • Summit

The best get away closebye Reykjavik, a little gem just across the suburbs!

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8.66 km

Kaldá

Lake

B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

5.78 km

3.70 km

1.97 km

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

8.10 km

6.44 km

4.19 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Today

Saturday 27 June

13°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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